What kind of home is 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX?

1 The Limes, WD3 7SX is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX sell for?

1 The Limes, WD3 7SX last sold for £472,500 in December 2018, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £204,000 in August 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX changed over time?

Across 3 sales between August 2000 and December 2018, 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX rose from £204,000 to £472,500, a change of £268,500. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX have?

The current EPC rating for 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2018. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2013. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX?

1 The Limes, WD3 7SX has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 50 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX use?

The latest EPC at 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX?

1 The Limes, WD3 7SX is in council tax band E.

Which area is 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX in?

1 The Limes, WD3 7SX sits in Rickmansworth. It falls within the WD3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

How safe is the area around 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX?

Police records around 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX?

The closest primary school to 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX is St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School (889m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School (898m), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX?

The closest bus stop to 1 The Limes, WD3 7SX is The Halfway House PH, 189m away. The nearest underground option is Rickmansworth Underground Station, 386m away.

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1 The Limes, Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 7SX

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 The Limes

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

1 The Limes is a two-bedroom detached house in Rickmansworth (WD3 7SX). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. At 99 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 95–99 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2018) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average.

Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£443/sq ft) was about 77.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £472,500 in December 2018.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2018

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2018from Jul 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

44%82%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 The Limes, Nightingale Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 7SX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 The Limes has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2000.

Current estimate

£476,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£472,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2018Most recent
£472,500
+64.3%over 5 years
1 November 2013
£287,500
+40.9%over 13 years
1 August 2000
£204,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WD3 7SX: £285,000 (2022–2004).

Nearby sales in WD3 7SX

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

The Halfway House PH — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WD3 7SX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WD3 7SX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.0dB

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